Earlier this year, Nintendo confirmed that they are remaking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2.
While details were scarce, we did know one thing was for certain: a 2026 release date. Today, during The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, we now know when that day is.
The Ocarina of Time Remake will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5th, 2026. For comparison, the Star Fox remake, which launched earlier this year, cost $49.99.Unsurprisingly, Nintendo has been keeping things close to the chest, as indicated by their official description for the game:
Today, we did get a bit of a deep dive into what to expect gameplay wise, though I wouldn't be surprised, knowing Nintendo, that they're keeping some things close to the chest.
Here's What's New in the Ocarina of Time Remake
The visual style isn't just about realistic graphics. Legend of Zelda franchise producer Eiji Aonuma explains that they also wanted to invoke feelings of nostalgia. There's also expanded dialogue to let character personalities shine.In terms of gameplay, there are some new actions available, notably the ability to jump on command, compared to the auto-jumping that existed...
